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0:03	Report by | Alexa Meyer
0:20	Nils Haupt | Spokesman, Hapag Lloyd
1:13	Carsten Duif | Spokesman, German Shipowners' Association
1:39	Vincent Stamer | Trade analyst, Commerzbank
2:10 	Nils Haupt | Spokesman, Hapag Lloyd

((Anmod.vorschlag: Iran and the United States have signed an agreement aimed at ending the conflict. The deal has raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping routes, could soon re-open fully. But shipping companies remain cautious. They warn that it could still take months before trade and shipping return to normal.))

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Around 300 vessels operated by the German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd are currently at sea around the world. Four of them are stranded in the Persian Gulf.

Since the war begam, the company has been closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining constant contact with its crews. Now, there is cautious optimism.

TC:  00:19 SOT Nils Haupt, Hapag Lloyd Spokesman:
"The costs were enormous. During the conflict, fuel prices rose by as much as 400 dollars per tonne. We use around 100,000 tonnes of fuel every week, so that's an additional 40 million dollars in fuel costs alone. On top of that, containers could no longer be shipped into the Persian Gulf and had to be stored temporarily in ports in India and Oman. 
And then there were insurance costs, which skyrocketed. Hopefully, the peace agreement will now bring some stability back."

TC: 00:53 (Bilder:  RWNE_20260617_0022, )
Aound 2,000 vessels are currently stuck in the Persian Gulf, including 45 German ships, according to the German Shipowners' Association. Although some traffic has resumed on the route, shipowners warn that a full return to pre-war operations will take time, as Strait of Hormuz must be first cleared of mines:

TC: 01.13 SOT Carsten Duif,  GERMAN SHIPOWNERS' ASSOCIATION Spokesman
"First, there have to be security guarantees, so that ships can pass safely and freely. Then there needs to be coordination and organisation. Not every vessel can pass through the Strait of Hormuz at the same time."

TC: 01:30
Trade experts also caution that global oil flows are unlikely to return to pre-war levels overnight.

TC: 01:37 SOT Vincent Stamer,  Commerzbank trade expert:
"Once logistics networks have adjusted and shipping routes are fully restored, we should see some easing across the container shipping market, particularly in relation to the Persian Gulf. Crude oil may take a little longer, as reserves first need to be replenished."

TC: 01:57 
There is another concern for Hapag-Lloyd and other shipping companies.

If Iran decides to impose transit fees on vessels, the costs could be substantial.

TC: 02:08 SOT Nils Haupt, Hapag Lloyd Spokesman:
"If such a fee were introduced, it would be devastating for industry. The figures being discussed run into the millions for a single transit. In some cases, that would be more expensive than passing through either the Panama Canal or the Suez Canal."
 
TC: 02:22 
For now, shipowners are cautious: they hope that negotiations between Tehran and Washington don't breakdown, and that soon, one of the world's most vital maritime corridors can see traffic return to normal.